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Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Stiffness vs Weakness: How to Tell the Difference

Complementary Therapies

Acupuncture for PMR: Benefits, Limits, and Safety

Medications

PMR Medications: A Clear, Practical Overview

Treatment

Prednisone 101: Why Steroids Work for PMR

Treatment

PMR Treatment: An Overview of Options

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

What To Do Today if You Suspect PMR

Conditions That Mimic PMR

Conditions That Mimic PMR (Differential Diagnosis)

Symptoms and Diagnosis

How Doctors Diagnose PMR: History, Exam, Labs, and Imaging

Symptoms and Diagnosis

PMR Imaging Explained: When Ultrasound, MRI, or PET Really Help

Symptoms and Diagnosis

Classic PMR Symptoms (Shoulder–Hip Pain and Morning Stiffness)

PMR Myths & Facts: What Patients Need to Know

PMR Basics: How Long Does PMR Last?

PMR Basics: Why PMR Hurts (Inflammation and IL-6 Explained)

Who Gets PMR? Age, Risk, and How Common It Is

How to Prepare for a Rheumatology Visit

PMR Myths & Facts: What Patients Need to Know

PMR Basics: How Long Does PMR Last?

PMR Basics: Why PMR Hurts (Inflammation and IL-6 Explained)

Who Gets PMR? Age, Risk, and How Common It Is

How to Prepare for a Rheumatology Visit

PMR Myths & Facts: What Patients Need to Know

PMR Basics: How Long Does PMR Last?

PMR Basics: Why PMR Hurts (Inflammation and IL-6 Explained)

Who Gets PMR? Age, Risk, and How Common It Is

How to Prepare for a Rheumatology Visit

Nutrition & Lifestyle

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Am I Experiencing PMR? (Quick Overview)

Medications

Methotrexate for PMR: Folic Acid, Lab Monitoring and Key Interactions

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Do I Need Urgent Care? (GCA Red-Flag Checklist)

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Best Diets to Reduce PMR Flares

No single PMR diet, but Mediterranean, DASH, or smart low-carb plans can steady blood sugar, weight, and inflammation. Get menus and prep tips.

Symptoms and Diagnosis

High CRP in PMR: What It Means, What to Watch, and When to Worry

Learn how C-reactive protein (CRP) is used to diagnose and monitor polymyalgia rheumatica — what “high” means, why CRP can be normal in a few cases, how it compares to ESR, what rising CRP…

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Symptoms and Diagnosis

How Stress Can Trigger PMR Symptoms: The Science, the Loop, and What to Do

Complementary Therapies

Complementary Therapies for PMR: Options, Safety & How to Start

Complementary Therapies

Self-Care Tips to Manage Polymyalgia: Daily Routines for Relief

Treatment

How to Reduce ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate): What Works and What Doesn’t

Complementary Therapies

Herbs for PMR: Evidence, Safety, and What’s Worth Trying (Carefully)

Sugar and PMR: What to Avoid, What’s OK, and Why It Matters on Steroids

Nutrition and Lifestyle

Foods That Cause PMR Inflammation? What to Limit (and What to Eat Instead)

Complementary Therapies

Low-Level Laser Therapy (Photobiomodulation) for PMR: Does It Help?

Complementary Therapies

Bowen Technique and PMR: Benefits, Limits, and How to Trial It Safely

GCA: Red Flags & Emergencies

What Is GCA and Why It’s an Emergency

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

PMR Risk Factors: What Raises (or Doesn’t Raise) Your Risk?

Nutrition and Lifestyle

10 Best Vitamin D and Calcium Sources for Stronger Bones in PMR

Medications

Short-Term Steroid Effects: Sleep, Mood, Appetite, Fluid Retention

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

PMR Basics: PMR vs “Polymyalgia” vs “Myalgia” (What’s the Difference?)

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Treatment

How a Rheumatologist Treats PMR: Diagnosis, Tapering, Safety, and Long-Term Planning

Learn what a rheumatologist does for polymyalgia rheumatica — confirm the diagnosis, watch for giant cell arteritis, design a steroid taper that sticks, prevent long-term risks, add…